Lion milk success after packaging switch to highlight dairy farmers Food and beverage manufacturer Lion has announced that, since switching its Dairy Farmers milk packaging in Far North Queensland to ‘Malanda...

Coconut oil health claims ‘don’t stack up’, New Zealand Heart Foundation The health benefits of coconut oil have been called into question by research conducted by the New Zealand Heart Foundation. The...

Key trends for Australian and New Zealand consumers in 2015, Mintel Consumer rights, health and technology are among key consumer trends for Australia and New Zealand in 2015, according to Mintel’s Senior...

Global cocoa sector agrees to sustainability strategy, commits $700,000 to fight ebola Hundreds of members of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and leaders from the global cocoa sector have convened in...

Bulla launches lamington flavoured ice cream in Australia Australian dairy food company Bulla Dairy Foods (Bulla) has launched a lamington-flavoured ice cream in Australia. Bulla said the ice cream ‘recreates...

Tetra Pak launches first package made entirely from plant based, renewable packaging materials Global packaging company Tetra Pak has announced the launch of what it said is the first carton made entirely...

Potential divestiture threat to Supermarket majors in Australian government Green Paper The Australian Federal Government is considering a range of reforms that would strengthen competition laws and regulation,...

Woolworths rejects rumour it will sell Big W Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has rejected reports that it is considering selling its department store chain Big W. The Australian newspaper had reported...

Potato Tracker project reveals taste and convenience key factors to increase Australian spud consumption Australian consumers are buying potatoes for taste and convenience, and are keen to purchase more,...

Iced tea and breakfast drinks blitz beverage market The 21st century has not been kind to flavoured carbonated soft drinks, as the number of Australians aged 14 years or older consuming them continues...